From celebrity to cultural ambassador

Actress Zhao Zhaoyi transforms from a celebrity into a cultural ambassador on the reality travel show Divas Hit the Road, exploring diverse landscapes, cultures, and personal growth across global destinations, Li Xinran reports.

"Traveling isn't just about relaxation for me," said 25-year-old actress Zhao Zhaoyi. "It's about stepping out of my comfort zone and rediscovering myself through encountering diverse landscapes, people, and cultures."

Zhao is part of a group of Chinese celebrities featured in the popular reality travel show, Divas Hit the Road. In the fifth season, which concluded earlier this year, the group went on a 23-day journey across Saudi Arabia, Croatia, and Iceland — countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.

In a special season currently airing on Mango TV, the group visits more of China's friends — countries that have signed visa-free or visa-on-arrival arrangements with China — including Singapore, Indonesia, and France.